There is a 400 year long history of Native American designs and images being featured on coins and currency in North America. Today, tribes are choosing to tell their individual tribal histories by issuing coins as sovereign nations. Commemorative coins are approved by tribal authorities and issued with denominations in various precious metals.

For The Tribe, Coins…

… are an important demonstration of sovereign status, spread tribal history, culture, and recognition, become a part of the tribal patrimony, provide royalties to help improve life on the reservations.

For The Collector, Coins…

… are a recognition of issuing legitimacy, open the door to tribal history and culture, offer an opportunity to own a unique item that can appreciate in value in the future, help support unprivileged Native American people.

“The United States recognizes a government-to-government relationship, as well as a unique legal and political relationship, with federally recognized tribes. This relationship is set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, statutes, Executive Orders, administrative rules and regulations, and judicial decisions. Honoring these relationships and respecting the sovereignty of tribal nations is critical to advancing tribal self-determination and prosperity.”

Coinage is a very important signpost demonstrating Native American sovereignty and pride. The Native American Mint offers research, design, and minting expertise to help tribes in this field. In a short time a tribe would have their proud traditions circulating at home and abroad while earning various royalties.

Native American Mint issues are not affiliated with the United States Mint or United States Government.